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    4.7 (3 reviews)

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    Very good school, and offer enrichment classes to students!

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    Laguna Middle School - me!

    Laguna Middle School

    2.4(8 reviews)
    7.3 mi

    Hello! I am a concerned single loving 46 year old mother (I'm tight btw) and I have some things I…read morewould like to say about this school. Where do I even begin. If you are considering sending your sweet baby angel to this middle school, I strongly encourage you to instead consider literally any other option. Homeschool. Wilderness survival camp. A monastery. Anything. First of all, the drop-off line? A lawless wasteland. I have seen more organization at a Black Friday sale in 2007. No cones. No guidance. Second, the cafeteria. My son Clayton Mae told me the pizza "bends in ways pizza should not bend." I don't know what that means, but I don't like it. The milk cartons are apparently either frozen solid or suspiciously warm. There is no in-between. Academically? My child came home with homework that required "critical thinking." I'm sorry, since when are thirteen-year-olds expected to have fully formed frontal lobes? Do better. I would also like to formally address the teacher situation. There are kind teachers. There are strict teachers. And then there are teachers at this school who act like my child personally offended them by existing. One in particular seems to believe that smiling is a federal crime. My son asked a clarifying question and was met with a sigh so dramatic I thought we were about to enter a Shakespeare monologue. These kids are thirteen. Not hostile corporate employees. Now let's talk about the principal. I naively assumed that if a student had a concern, there would be, I don't know, listening involved? Silly me. Instead, students are handed "reflection sheets." Reflection sheets. As if filling out a worksheet titled "What Could I Have Done Differently?" magically solves every issue. It's giving "copy and paste discipline system." Zero dialogue. Zero accountability. Just paper. And the science class? Apparently the curriculum is: 1. Walk in. 2. Receive packet. 3. Complete packet. 4. Receive another packet. At this point I'm fairly certain the packets are raising my child. I don't even think the teacher speaks unless it's to say, "It's in the packet." Then there's the wood shop teacher. I'm not saying anything legally actionable. I am simply saying the energy in that room feels less "educational mentor" and more "I learned life lessons exclusively the hard way." The vibe is intense. The motivational speeches sound like parole advice. Overall, the leadership shrugs, the packets multiply, and the mean streaks run unchecked. I did not pack fresh organic apple slices every morning for this level of dysfunction.

    Laguna exemplifies a lamentable standard of education. Academic rigor is virtually non-existent, as…read morestudents are afforded ample opportunity to engage in idle chatter and smartphone usage during class time. The administration's propensity for clandestine discussions about students with their peers breaches fundamental trust. Moreover, instances of staff members inappropriately interacting with students constitute a flagrant violation of privacy and professional conduct. The emotional and physical well-being of students is systematically neglected, with little to no support provided. Students are marginalized in decision-making processes concerning the campus environment. The facilities themselves are in disarray, with rampant substance abuse, unsanitary conditions, and structural degradation prevalent throughout. The efficacy of the anonymous reporting system is dubious at best, as it has led to unwarranted repercussions for students. Additionally, pervasive use of derogatory language and profanity contributes to a toxic atmosphere. The discourteous demeanor exhibited by the administrative staff further exacerbates the inhospitable environment. Furthermore, the callous confiscation of food brought by parents reflects a blatant lack of empathy and consideration for students' well-being. These pictures are from my daughter.

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